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Drilling works: what they are and how they are done
A simple explanation of drilling works for mining and construction.
Drilling works means creating holes in rock for blasting, support or other purposes.
Where they are used
- Mining and quarries
- Road and civil construction
- Tunnels and hydraulic works
Drilling quality sets the base for the blast and excavation that follow.
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